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Information About La Jolla:
 
 

La Jolla is one of the most unique communities of San Diego, combining natural beauty and local charm with its prestigious galleries, shops, boutiques, and award winning restaurants. There are theories linking the origin of the name, "La Jolla" to the Spanish word, "la joya" which means the jewel, and to the Indian word for "cave". This treasure is one of California's most elegant, scenic and exclusive communities- with seven miles of serpentine shoreline, beaches, exquisite views, majestic caves, and fabulous shopping.

  
La Jolla has been compared to the Italian Riviera, and our "Prospect Street", to the famous, "Rodeo Drive". Be sure to keep a watchful eye out for famous celebrities and movie stars, as you relax in the easy-going beach atmosphere. La Jolla Is also home to the University of California at San Diego (UCSD), The Scripps Institute of Oceanography, The Salk Institute, The Steven Birch Aquarium, and is well known as a center for medical and scientific research.  
   
 
History of La Jolla:
 

La Jolla was one of the earliest colonies in the San Diego area in the early 1800's. In 1886, Frank Terrill Botsford, referred to as the "father" of La Jolla, purchased the chaparral and sage covered land, without realizing it would be very difficult to find a good, reliable source of drinking water. He decided to sell, and a great auction was held. The La Jolla land sold for what amounted to $1.25 an acre- land which would be more than $1.25 million an acre today. Ellen Browning Scripps, newspaper heiress, was one of the most outstanding citizens, and the woman who began la Jolla's "herstory". Her gifts to La Jolla include: The Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the Women's Club, the Children's Pool, the Recreation Center, and endowments used to create Scripp's Hospital and Clinic. The La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art is located in her home.
   
 

Community resources

If you are considering a move to La Jolla, here are the local community resources which will make it easier to set up your new residence:

  • City Hall - City of San Diego 619-236-5555
  • Police - San Diego Police Dept - 858-552-1700
  • Fire - San Diego Fire Dept - 619-533-4300
  • Electric Company - SDG&E - 619-239-7511
  • Phone Company - SBC Pacific Bell - 858-811-5888
  • Water - San Diego County Water  - 619-515-3500
  • Trash Pickup -  Waste & Recycling - 858-492-5060
  • Cable TV - Time Warner Cable - 858-695-3220
  • Broadband Internet - (see above plus DSL providers)
  • Local Storage - San Diego Self Storage - 760-753-9480
  • Moving Company - Global Van Lines - 800-944-8126
  • Moving Rentals - U-Haul - 800-GO-UHAUL
 
La Jolla Real Estate or any of its affilates or principals does not make any warranty or representation concerning any of these properties including their availability. Information at this site is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All information has been provided by seller/other sources and has not been verified by broker. All interested persons should independently verify the accuracy of all information.
 
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